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Futile Attraction (2005): Cast

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Futile Attraction is a 2005 comedy directed by Mark Prebble, starring Taika Waititi as Waiter, Jemaine Clement and Michelle Ang. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Futile Attraction (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Mark Prebble
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Futile Attraction About?

The premise of Futile Attraction without spoilers.

The film follows a mockumentary crew as they produce a New‑Zealand reality TV series that pairs strangers from a dating service. When the couple proves hopelessly mismatched, the producers begin to steer events and fabricate drama to deliver the compelling footage they need for the show.

Futile Attraction Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • couple
  • mockumentary
  • anti romantic comedy
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Cast & crew

Futile Attraction Cast & Characters

Taika Waititi leads the cast as Waiter, with Jemaine Clement as Editor/Darcy and Michelle Ang as Violet McKenzie/Elizabeth. Directed by Mark Prebble; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Futile Attraction Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Futile Attraction.

Futile Attraction Trailer

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FAQ

Futile Attraction FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Futile Attraction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Futile Attraction?

Futile Attraction runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Futile Attraction released?

Futile Attraction was released on April 16, 2005.

Who directed Futile Attraction?

Futile Attraction was directed by Mark Prebble.

Who is in the cast of Futile Attraction?

Futile Attraction stars Taika Waititi as Waiter, Jemaine Clement as Editor/Darcy and Michelle Ang as Violet McKenzie/Elizabeth, among 11 credited actors.

Does Futile Attraction have a post-credit scene?

No. Futile Attraction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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